Awards
Fi Europe ingredients trade show opens entries for key industry breakthroughs
Major combined ingredients trade fairs Fi Europe and Hi Europe, are due to recognise key achievements within industry, as its annual awards return for the 2021 event.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global tributes paid to Academy of Chocolate president Sara Jayne Stanes
Tributes have been paid from across industry to Sara Jayne Stanes OBE, president and founder of the UK-based Academy of Chocolate, who died last weekend, aged 75, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon gains further German Packaging Institute award for new blister solution
The German Packaging Institute has conferred Syntegon with another national accolade in recognition of the sustainability credentials of its ‘blister meets paper’ solution, reports Neill Barston.
Sweets and Snacks Expo attracts hundreds of new product entries
The recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US attracted a total of more than 300 entries for its much-anticipated new product awards, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Ferrera’s Nerds among honours at Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Ferrara confectionery brand has emerged triumphant at Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, with two of its Nerds candy series gaining innovation honours, writes Neill Barston.
Mancini’s of Ayr named UK’s best ice cream manufacturer
Scottish-based business Mancinci’s of Ayr, is celebrating having been voted top honours in the UK at the National Ice Cream Championships 2021, reports Neill Barston.
UK’s Academy of Chocolate opens its 2021 annual awards
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate has opened entries for its 2021 annual awards, aiming to celebrate global artisan confectionery talent, reports, Neill Barston
Ferrero Canada names Kinder Bueno Mini as a key Product of the Year winner
Ferrero Canada has confirmed Kinder Bueno Mini as the 2021 Product of the Year winner in the Mini Chocolate category, based on key consumer studies, reports Neill Barston.
Bitcoin hailed as a currency solution by British doughnut firm Project D
British luxury doughnut business Project D has staked a claim to being the first bakery in the UK to accept customer payment by cryptocurrency, following in the high-profile footsteps of Tesla, Apple and Rolex, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
UK teams at Mondelēz International gain Glassdoor best place to work accolade
The UK division of Mondelēz International has celebrated after gaining an accolade from global jobs listings and insights group, Glassdoor, achieving its Employees’ Choice Award for the best place to work in 2021.
Läderach chocolate gains best caramel honours at Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Swiss-based chocolate business Läderach has gained a best caramel in Europe accolade at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, celebrating some of the most notable premium goods and services in the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Olam showcases deZaan Ghana single origin cocoa powder at Fi Europe Connect
The global Olam Food Ingredients (“OFI”), business is set to unveil its deZaan D11MG – Ghana single-origin cocoa powder as it showcases its portfolio at the virtual Fi Europe Connect event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ghana Cocoa Board presents its farmer of the year accolade
The Ghana Cocoa Board has named Nana Kwabena Ponkoh II from Atatoase in the Obuasi District of the Ashanti Region as the 2020 National Best Cocoa Farmer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey records key sales boost as consumers turn to treats amid coronarvirus pandemic
US confectionery giant, Hershey, has reported an improved third-quarter financial position amid the ongoing pandemic, gaining a 4% net sales boost to $2,219.8 million, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability